High Performance, Proven Dependability

Thick gauge durable polystyrene foam panels

GATORBLANKS are a cost-effective way to add dimension to any display. The thick sheets of polystyrene foam are durable and can be mounted to as well as easily fabricated, making them perfect for signs, displays and dramatic in-store lettering. 

Material Composition

GATORBLANKS are thick panels of extruded polystyrene foam with no facers bonded to the surface. Made in the USA.



Advantages with GATORBLANKS®


  • Thick gauges give dramatic dimension for mounting applications
  • Ideal for signs, displays, and dramatic in-store lettering
  • Routs and cuts cleanly for easy fabrication
  • Can even be cut using hot wires!


Recommended Applications

Below are some of the more common applications for which GATORBLANKS® provides a solution. While these are frequent uses for our material, we love to see the unique applications designers & artists come up with!

  • POP / POS Displays Medium-term application life
  • Exhibits & Kiosks Medium-term application life
  • Interior Signage & Displays Medium-term application life
  • 3-Dimensional Displays Medium-term application life
  • Dimensional Letters Medium-term application life

Recommended Fabrication Methods

Thanks to over 40 years of manufacturing experience, we are able to provide general fabrication guidelines and best practices that have been successful with our materials.”

  • Mounting
  • Painting Do not expose core to solvent-based paints
  • Knife Cutting
  • Saw Cutting
  • Routing

Gauges, Colors & Sheet Sizes


Gauges and Colors Stock Sheet Sizes
1/2” - White Foam 48” x 96”
1/2” - Black Foam 48” x 96”
3/4" - White Foam 48” x 96”
3/4" - Black Foam 48” x 96”
1” - White Foam 48” x 96”
1” - Black Foam 48” x 96”
2” - White Foam 48” x 96”
2” - Black Foam 48” x 96”
3” - White Foam 48” x 96”
3” - Black Foam 48” x 96”

Downloads


Application

Application "Quick Guide"

PDF 10/20/2019 
Fabrication

Fabrication "Quick Guide"

PDF 02/29/2024 
Product Sheet - GATOR® Collection

Product Sheet - GATOR® Collection

PDF 10/20/2019 
Fabrication Guide - GATOR®

Fabrication Guide - GATOR®

PDF 10/20/2019 
GATORBLANKS® SDS

GATORBLANKS® SDS

PDF 05/01/2018 

Videos


Graphic Display USA: Corporate Image Branding From the Inside Out

Graphic Display USA: Corporate Image Branding From the Inside Out

At 3A Composites USA, we recognize that corporate identity is essential to communicating and developing a brand image. As the industry leader for both interior rigid substrates and exterior cladding, our vast versatile product lines are the materials of choice for corporate identity.  

Products: GATORFOAM® EXTERIOR,SINTRA® VERS,DIBOND® Specialty Finishes,GATORFOAM® SELF-ADHESIVE,DIBOND® Colors,DIBOND® BUTLERFINISH® Brushed Metals,SINTRA® Colors ,GATORFOAM® PRO,DISPA®,SINTRA® ECLIPSE,LUMEX® G,FOME-COR® CANVAS,SINTRA®,DIBOND®,FOME-COR with ENCORE TECHNOLOGY,FOME-COR® JETMOUNT,FOME-COR® SINGLESTEP,FOME-COR® QUICKSTIK,FOME-COR® FOUNDATION,FOME-COR® ,FOME-COR® VALUBOARD™,GATORBLANKS®,GATORPLAST®,GATORFOAM® 

Case Histories


Graphic Display USA How To: Cutting Gator™ Products

Gatorfoam® products are normally cut with equipment used in the woodworking industry. However, it may also be cut satisfactorily with hand tools or other specialty tools. Two of the Gator™ products, Gatorplast® and Gatorblanks®, may be cut with thin hand-held or machine-held blades such as mat knives, razorblades, and utility knives.